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Zoning Reclassification from B3-2 to RS-1 Approved for 1701-1711 E 79th Street in Chicago

  • When: 2025/07/16
  • Address: 1701-1711 E 79th Street, Chicago, IL
  • City: Chicago
  • State: IL
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Subcategory: Residential Rezoning
  • Asset Class: Detached Housing
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • New Zoning: RS-1
  • New Zoning Description: Residential Single-Unit (Detached House) District
  • Previous Zoning: B3-2
  • Previous Zoning Description: Community Shopping District

The Chicago City Council approved Ordinance O2025-0017342 to reclassify the zoning of the property located at 1701-1711 E 79th Street. The previous zoning designation, B3-2 (Community Shopping District), has been changed to RS-1 (Residential Single-Unit Detached House District). This decision was made on July 16, 2025, following a recommendation to pass by the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards. Alderperson Michelle A. Harris was the filing sponsor and initiated the motion to pass the ordinance. The matter was passed by the City Council despite an unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell.

Source

City Representative - Michelle Harris